Undergarments - Whats most comfortable?

[duffy05489]

I'm doing my first long ride since acquiring my ST. I'm most interested in learning what others think is the most comfortable thing to where under their riding pants. I have some First Gear pants that I love but am concerned about the comfort over a 400 mile trip. Do any of you wear biking shorts or padded shorts of some sort. My expectations are that the weather will be warm and so shorts of some sort will be appropriate.

:biker:

[AzDesertRider]

I'm doing my first long ride since acquiring my ST. I'm most interested in learning what others think is the most comfortable thing to where under their riding pants. I have some First Gear pants that I love but am concerned about the comfort over a 400 mile trip. Do any of you wear biking shorts or padded shorts of some sort. My expectations are that the weather will be warm and so shorts of some sort will be appropriate.

:biker:


For longer rides I use the LD riding shorts from this company. http://ldcomfort.com/ Can't say enough good about them. Took a little getting used to, was not used to snug fitting "under garments" but now I don't ride without them.

[Yogi]

I'm doing my first long ride since acquiring my ST. I'm most interested in learning what others think is the most comfortable thing to where under their riding pants. I have some First Gear pants that I love but am concerned about the comfort over a 400 mile trip. Do any of you wear biking shorts or padded shorts of some sort. My expectations are that the weather will be warm and so shorts of some sort will be appropriate.

:biker:

This was a big topic over on the MTF Forum ( http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTourer/start ) awhile back and most swore by the Long distance Comfort Shorts http://www.ldcomfort.com/ bicycle shorts probably came in 2nd place. Unfortunatley for me I am a big guy and can't find a set to fit. I use a pair of Swim Trunks with the netting cut out and that seems to work ok.

Basically look for something that isn't seamed across your butt and gives your boys some breathing room :D

[puffmtd]

+1 on the LD comfort shorts. They are a little pricey but well worth it.

[gene]

check out underarmour the stuff works really good. Snug fit but not to tight on the important parts and doesn't seem to bunch up or twist when riding ang great for every day

[STratus]

+1 on the Underarmour.

[Tor]

+1 LDComfort

[sherob]

+1 ST-Owners thong :)

[BadgerMan]

Underarmour all the way around. No matter what the temp I wear the long sleeve loose fitting shirts and the hot weather leggings. The long sleeves and leggings helps keep the sweat off my stitch. The Stitch slides over this materal so it nevers binds. It is easy to wash in the sink while on the road and it dries fast.

[Tiny]

These are what I wear under riding pants. The boxers are not as good as the longs due to seams across the butt.....the longs have no seams. I called and asked thm why they didn't make the boxers the same way and they told me they have a version coming out in about a month called the bikerboxer that is cut the same as the longs.
http://www.wickers.com/main/products/product.cfm?prodId=WA145&subcatId=30

[Austin city limits]

+1 ST-Owners thong :)

I wore 1 on a ride and,,, when I got home,,, I could not find it...

:::::rimshot:::::

[Austin city limits]

Me???

My Opinion???

I agree with all the above on LD's... I have searched the world looking for something better but,,, have not found them so far...

I wear Cool max Shirts,,, socks,,, everything under my mesh stuff... You ARE,,, cooler wearing a long sleeve Cool max shirt under a Mesh jacket than anything... I swear,,, you are cooler than being in a Wife Beater even... Well,,, temperature cool at least... :rolleyes:

[Louie Louie]

+1 ST-Owners thong which I will be wearing to Westoc:)


Oh Gee! I may skip Colorado as much as I want to go!

[Horst]

are you guys talking about the bicycle tight shorts ... ;)

they are pretty good .... and look good doing it too .... :D

but the jist of it is make sure there are NO SEAMS under your butt ... they're killers

ride on ... :biker:

[NormanPCN]

+1 LDComfort shorts.

[AZST]

+1 ST-Owners thong :)

With posts like these, I am still baffled why Alanis spit on you. :p:

--Bryan
04ST1300A
STOC# 5197
:04biker:

[Tor]

+1 ST-Owners thong which I share with my wife:)
:D fixed :D


Aw gawd..............:D

[Tor]

are you guys talking about the bicycle tight shorts and look good doing it too .... :D


I don't know about lookin' good now. I wouldn't say I look good in a pair of LDComfort shorts :eek: , not "show up in public" good anyway, but they're tight now.....have to kinda get used to it. Works good, they add,,,,,weiiilll ,,,,,,,,,about 100 miles maybe......

[Louie Louie]

Dont you love editing things!:D

[hojo in sc]

You mean I'm suppose to wear something under my Joe Rocket mesh pants :D

I wear cool max underwear (compression shorts).

[STony G]

Oh Gee! I may skip Colorado as much as I want to go!

I think I'll tell my wife NOT to meet me at weSToc :D. She alredy thinks I'm :nuts1: for wanting to ride there for dinner.

You are not helping at all :(

[Louie Louie]

I think I'll tell my wife NOT to meet me at weSToc :D. She alredy thinks I'm :nuts1: for wanting to ride there for dinner.

You are not helping at all :(

Are you kidding. I am already getting farkled up for Colorado. Its a good thing. Hope you do make it STony.

Regards

[tricky_micky]

Oh!

Stocking and suspenders, thong, peep hole bra, goodness what the wife wears, I am too turned on with my clothing :D

Just had to post that one LOL

[Jefro]

My favorite for a long ride.

http://www.manties.net/

[Elmo]

My favorite for a long ride.

http://www.manties.net/

I ain't even gonna' ask how you knew about this... :chrfl1: :crackup

Elmo

[BigTom]

Serious

I use long cut off sweat pants. Not very pretty, but I can go long in them. As Yogi said, no seams on the butt, room for the boys.

The KLR guys swear by Underarmour. I haven't tried it, I probably will for this summer...for a mere 4-500 miler, I wear the everyday FOL knit boxers.

[Grumpy]

I agree with Charlie but would add that you need something that doesn't cramp the huevos. The LD shorts can be tight on the thighs as well - get them big.

BTW - jest = funny (gist maybe?)

[Actionfigurejoe]

TRIPLE ACTION GOLD BOND. Never leave home without it.:D

[BigTom]

+1 on the Gold Bond.

I'd way rather leave my toothpaste. That'd only be offensive to other folks.

[Elmo]

If that's the case, I'll never be mistaken for a real man... ;)

Elmo

[SteveST1300]

I use Under Armor heat gear for the summer cold gear in the winter! Flat sewn seams great fit never bunch!:03biker:

[wengland]

Underarmour all the way around. No matter what the temp I wear the long sleeve loose fitting shirts and the hot weather leggings. The long sleeves and leggings helps keep the sweat off my stitch. The Stitch slides over this materal so it nevers binds. It is easy to wash in the sink while on the road and it dries fast.

+1 for the Underarmour. I can vouch for the washing too - last year at BearSTOC, Jeff and I were doing laundry. His Underarmour gear was dry before my cotton stuff was even warm!

Good for long distance? 27 hours straight so far, no monkey butt.

Walmart has a generic version of the UA gear, about 1/3rd the price.

Will

[ricopaolino]

With Mesh Pants! :eek:

[Danny C]

"Walmart has a generic version of the UA gear, about 1/3rd the price."

Just picked up a short sleeve shirt and underwear. Not sure how they'll work out. Plan to check composition against the real stuff.

[Louie Louie]

I went ahead and purchased both items, the under armor and the LD shorts.The LD looks a lot like the underarmor stuff.

Which is better between these two.? I know its subjective but thought I would ask.

Thanks for your help..I am in quest of the perfect bike, as always!

[STeve1300]

+1 ST-Owners thong ... leather chaps:)

http://files.myopera.com/Chyren/files/nooo.jpeg

[SteveST1300]

UA 1/2 the price of the LD:03biker:

[Louie Louie]

UA 1/2 the price of the LD:03biker:
Thats true. The material is about the same on both items.

[electrajoe]

I use New Balance 'Spandex' tights under First Gear summer pants. The New Balance has the same material as UnderArmour, but about 1/2 price - try Academy sports stores. Also have the bicycle shorts with padding, problem with them is my sweaty knees stick to the pants. WalMart sell a cool gear shirt (Spandex) called Starter for $10-15, could not tell difference between UnderArmour's long sleeved shirt.

[ChipSTer]

I use 'under armor'... :D
:cool:

[number9]

I wear Under Armour shorts (both compression type and boxers depending on how I feel) and UA shirts in the Loose Gear flavor. I have also picked up a few of the Starter (I think) brand quick-dry shirts at Walmart and have been happy with their performance - and they were only like $7.

I also wear Columbia quick-dry convertable pants under my Cycleport pants - talk about comfy :D . As an added bonus, it lightens the packing because they can be used as shorts & pants. Wash them in the sink and hang them on the shower rod to dry over night and you are good to go. Here is a link to the pants - not the exact model, but very much like them http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39199912&memberId=12500226 I got mine at Dick's Sporting Goods.

Also, try the Sidi Monza socks http://www.newenough.com/sidi_coolmax_monza_socks_page.htm - these are the GREATEST socks I have ever worn on a motorycle. The keep your feet cool and dry and don't slip down your calf - ever. I have 3 pair that are over 2 years old and they still don't slip down - at all. :bow1:

[Raven]

These are really expensive but they are really great because the Outlast fabric really does provide hi-tech climate control. They're warm when it's cold out and they're cooler in the summer. Don't know how it works but it does. I've worn these under riding gear in temps ranging from 30° to 120° and been comfortable.

http://www.helmetsunblocker.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?pid=1431&product=rukka_Rider_Wear

[EASt]

I'm still laughing at the "Manties"...oh, geez, it's hard to type when I'm shaking uncontrollably.

Personally, I used yarn and old beer cans to stitch together a pair of briefs that allow air to move around, and provide a degree of protection against road-rash.

[blueSTormer]

I have all three, UA, LD and Walmart:o: I like the LD best, it stays more comfortable for a longer time, it is thicker than the others, and it doesn't slide around like the others do. I may even get their longer version.

[forgitaboutut]

anyone try depends?:eek: then all you have to for is gas every 250 miles or so!:oilleak1: :nuke1: :22yikes: :butt1: :scared2: :old1:

[BigD]

anyone try depends?:eek: then all you have to for is gas every 250 miles or so!:oilleak1: :nuke1: :22yikes: :butt1: :scared2: :old1:
Butt before you put them on... or the Manties, replace the Gold Bond Powder with some of this.

http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/prodimages/bottle_l.jpg

[Raven]

Outlast® temperature control thermals are on sale at Sierra Trading Post

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/eui/Controller.aspx?N=0&Ntk=All&Ntt=outlast&Nty=1&D=outlast&Ntx=mode+matchallany&track=true&sid=10D7358F5B78

$20 each vs. $60 each (Rokka's) is a steal and the temp regulation really does work!

[Low Flyer]

I have some First Gear pants that I love but am concerned about the comfort over a 400 mile trip. Do any of you wear biking shorts or padded shorts of some sort. My expectations are that the weather will be warm and so shorts of some sort will be appropriate.



I've learned years ago to avoid seams. I've been using LD shorts and plan to introduce my wife to them this summer for a southern jaunt. Hey, we live nearby! Wanna play when it loses this 30" of snow? jim

[STill Fiddlin]

Wal-mart has reasonable clones of much of this stuff. I really like the New Balance long running tights (?) to keep warm in cold weather. A good seat on the bike with no seams across your bottom will go a long way, too; and, I like my beads, since they keep any pressure points from building up.

[BamaRider]

I wear Pearl Izumi bicycle shorts. If they can make a bicycle seat feel ok, think at what they do for the stock ST seat. Pricey, but worth the money on my cross country rides. Thick, soft padding, chamios style, made of the best materials. Buy them at bicycle shops.